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Winning blow: queen to d4 (b2·2)

c9-17626
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

26. Qxd4+ Kh6 27. Qe3+ Kh7 28. Rf7+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Well found: queen to e3 (#5).
  • Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh6, then Qe3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #528.

Explore position #528

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